Value on display. Every Day
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Dec 6, 2019
Canada’s Building Trades Unions recognize December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Thirty-years ago today, a man walked into Montreal’s…
CBTU Response to Throne Speech
Dec 6, 2019
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) has issued the following statement in response to the Federal Government’s Throne Speech: Canada’s Building Trades Unions is pleased with the support demonstrated for Canada’s middle…
Save the Date: CBTU Conference 2020
Nov 29, 2019
Canada’s Building Trades Unions annual conference is scheduled for May 11 – 14, 2020 at the Hilton Lac Leamy, in Gatineau, QC. More details to follow.
Jobs for Tomorrow: Starting Today
CBTU report projects 3.3 million construction jobs building a lower-carbon Canada between now and 2050. CBTU commission the landmark study Jobs for Tomorrow: Canada’s Building Trades and Net Zero Emissions…
Energy Development
CBTU believes in energy independence for North America and supports oil sands and other hydrocarbon developments in Canada.
Mobility
CBTU is campaigning to have the federal government introduce a Construction Mobility Tax Credit—a personal tax exemption on expenses construction workers typically incur when they temporarily relocate for work.